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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.09, 236.04 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.09, 236.04 and 112.08 is: 154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.09 : 236.04 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.09/236.04 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.09x = 236.04 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.09x = 26,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455.36/171.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.63

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